Author: Kristyn Coutts
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Matt Hood on Spotlight: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
Spotlight’s Managing Director, Matt Hood, answers your questions about Spotlight and the wider creative industry. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, Spotlight’s Managing Director Matt Hood answers your questions about Spotlight and more. From making the most of your Spotlight profile and new platform features to membership costs, the Equity case, auditions and advice…
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The Spotlight Prize 2025 Winners Revealed
Congratulations to Scot Greenan and Polly Graves who have won The Spotlight Prize 2025. We’re delighted to announce that Scot Greenan of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has won the Stage Award and Polly Graves of University of Central Lancashire has won the Screen Award at The Spotlight Prize 2025. Our expert panel of judges…
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The Spotlight Prize 2025 Judges and Headline Sponsor Announcement
ATG Entertainment joins The Spotlight Prize 2025 as headline sponsor and we introduce this year’s esteemed panel of judges. We’re thrilled to announce that ATG Entertainment is joining The Spotlight Prize as our exclusive headline sponsor. ATG will be supporting the event that sees 19 drama school and university graduates from the UK and Ireland…
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Karen Dunbar: From ‘Chewin’ the Fat’ to ‘Still Wakes the Deep’ BAFTA Win
We talk to Karen Dunbar about her recent BAFTA win for her video gaming debut and the 30+ year performing career that took her to that moment. Interview Summary: Karen Dunbar discusses her career from hosting pub karaoke, working on comedy shows like Chewin’ the Fat, playing three roles in Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female Shakespeare trilogy…
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Getting Started in Audiobook Narration
Practical advice for actors and voice performers aspiring to break into audiobook narration with Stefan Szwarc from 2020 Recordings. In this episode we’re joined in the Spotlight Voice Booth by Stefan Szwarc, Head of Production at 2020 Recordings. 2020 Recordings produce a broad range of audio content and are an industry leader in audiobook production,…
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Impact of Fast Foods Ad Restrictions for Performers
The High in Fat, Sugar and Salt Advertisements Restrictions for food and drink commercials and what it means for the creative industry. On 15 May 2025, Spotlight sent the Secretaries of State a letter on behalf of the creative industries urging them to delay implementation of the High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) Advertisement…
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Performer Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Arts
Wellbeing in the Arts founder and former West End performer Adam Bambrough discusses mental health in the industry and his own experience with audition anxiety and self-care. We’re joined in the Spotlight Voiceover Booth by Adam Bambrough, founder of Wellbeing in the Arts, to talk about mental health in the creative industries. Adam is a…
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Shaping Young Stars with The Drama MOB
Esther Morgan, the founder of The Drama MOB, explains the necessity of grassroots training, her school and coaching ‘Adolescence’ star Owen Cooper. Based in Manchester, The Drama MOB is one of the North West’s leading drama schools and casting agencies. Founded by Esther Morgan and Tina O’Brien, The Drama MOB offers high-quality training for children…
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How to Make Perfect Suggestions for Commercials
Casting director top tips for agents suggesting clients for commercial projects on Spotlight. Kate Evans and Rowena Pointer from Kate and Lou (and Ro) Casting joined us for a Tagmin Coffee Club session where they shared their top tips for agents when it comes to suggesting clients for commercial projects. Here’s what they shared: 1.…
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How Political Parties Shape Cultural Policy with Stuart Andrew MP
The Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Stuart Andrew, joins us on The Spotlight Podcast to discuss how cultural policies impact performers. The Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrews MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, joins us in the Spotlight studio to discuss how cultural policies impact performers. He…